By age 75, a noteworthy 50% of men develop an inguinal (groin) hernia—a bulge that results from soft tissue pushing through a ...

This study provides a valuable new resource to investigate the molecular basis of the particular features characterizing the pipefish embryo. The authors found both unique and shared gene expression ...

This is especially problematic in cases of blocked blood vessels, which can repeatedly starve large areas of the heart of ...

Following successful tests on rats and rhesus monkeys, the researchers studied their approach on a 46-year-old woman with ...

A novel medication-based approach has reversed inguinal hernias in mice and fully restored their normal anatomy, offering ...

Fibroblasts are the most common cell type in connective tissue. They can be compared to 'nature's stitches', holding together ...

By age 75, a noteworthy 50% of men develop an inguinal (groin) hernia - a bulge that results from soft tissue pushing through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

In "remarkable" work, a patch of engineered heart muscle cells was used to strengthen a patient's heart before transplant.

Anti-inflammatory medications are a cornerstone of treatment for mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) but your diet also is important. Eating foods that suppress inflammation may help prevent ...

A team led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has developed ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Iron is an essential mineral for red blood cell health. It helps transport oxygen ...